Jane Smiley On Longlist For National Book Awards

Keanu Reeves recently told CBS News that he’s not sure his body will be able to withstand another “John Wick” movie. The action icon has starred in four “John Wick” movies, which have grossed more than $1 billion combined, and he’ll reprise the eponymous assassin in next year’s spinoff movie “Ballerina.” But as far as […]

When Robert Eggers decided to reimagine F. W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classic “Nosferatu” with his new remake, he wanted everything to be as practical and authentic as possible. That meant six hours of makeup for Bill Skarsgård to become the fearsome Count Orlok, a traditional orchestra of strings for composer Robin Carolan and more than […]

If you’re one of the many who caught “Wicked” in a theater, you’ve probably attended a sing-along screening – albeit unintentionally. As a theater kid, I understand both sides; it’s hard not to croon the lyrics to a beloved show but given a choice between hearing you and a Tony winner belt the big number, […]

The upcoming year’s slate of films promises a little something for everyone. With a mix of highly anticipated comic book reboots, adaptations from best-selling novels and sequels to original projects from notable directors, 2025 is hoping to continue bringing audiences back to theaters. If you are interested in seeing what Marvel has in store, look […]

Moviegoers will have to wait a little longer to return to Gotham City, as Matt Reeves’ follow-up to “The Batman” has been pushed back until 2027. The superhero sequel was originally supposed to open on October 2, 2026, but will now shift a year and open on October 1, 2027, in Imax, Warner Bros.

Italian journalist and podcaster Cecilia Sala has been arrested in Iran and jailed in Tehran’s Evin prison for political prisoners, the Italian government announced on Friday. “Italy is working tirelessly to free her, pursuing every option,” Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto wrote on X, describing Sala’s arrest as “unacceptable.” Sala, who is 29 and works […]